Electricity is being generated by biogas drawn from landfills in North Carolina. A Raleigh company is creating a vaccine for mosquito-borne illnesses. Dr. Diane Howell talks about the importance of vaccines in society. And UNC Health Care is recognized for its work both treating patients & as a community partner.

We visit the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Chancellor Anne Ponder talks about her work & plans as she prepares to retire from UNCA. And Asheville musician Paul Vo has invented an adaptor that changes the sound of a guitar.

Community partnerships help the NC Arboretum advance its mission. The Read & Feed program helps underserved children. And author Sarah Dessen talks about her new book.

The Chatham Co. 911 First Responder Memorial honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Special Operations Forces K-9 Memorial honors military service dogs who have given their lives in the line of duty. Former Sec. of State Gen. Colin Powell addresses a forum at High Point University. The Eight Eighties are a group of veterans who are creating jobs while helping their fellow veterans.

NC A&T researchers study ways to use coal ash as a building material. The Kenan Fellows Program gives classroom teachers real-world experience in science & technology. And Emil Kang gives us a preview of Carolina Performing Arts' new season.

Alleghany County potters are carrying on our state's rich pottery tradition. The Callahan's of Calabash gift shop is a coastal tradition all its own. D.E. Turner Hardware has been an Iredell County attraction for 115 years. And a preview of the inaugural East Coast Jazz Festival.

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Two Raleigh men turned their love of woodworking into a business making luxury writing utensils. A Forsyth Co. woman used a family recipe to cook up a tasty pickle business. An Eastern NC company uses time-honored techniques to make a breakfast favorite. An Durham woman makes organic pest treatments to help gardens grow healthy & pest-free. A Caldwell County brewery is gaining fame for its brandy.

The Roanoke River Lighthouse restoration project is complete & set to open to the public. Grimesland Plantation preserves the history of one of our state's Civil War communities. Sally Barker recreates works of art in quilts. And author Jill McCorkle talks about her new book..

Scientists aim to help NC's blueberry industry by developing a super blueberry bush. The WNC Cheese Trail showcases NC's cheese industry. And Dr. Joel Fuhrman has a new special teaching us how to eat healthy.